Sri Lanka will face the West Indies in the first T20I of their three-match series on Sunday, October 13, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka comes into this match with mixed recent form, having suffered a 3-0 loss in their previous home T20I series against India. However, they will be hoping to draw confidence from their recent success in Test cricket and the familiarity of home conditions to bounce back. The hosts will aim to use their home advantage and tackle the strong West Indies side effectively.
West Indies, on the other hand, are in high spirits after their 3-0 series win over South Africa. They come into this series with momentum and will be eager to carry that form into this series. However, they will have to adjust to the tricky conditions in Sri Lanka, which have historically favored spin.
SL vs WI Match Details
| Match | SL vs WI 1st T20I |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Date & Time | October 13, 2024, 7:00 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The Dambulla pitch is known for being a batting-friendly surface, particularly in the second innings. The team bowling first should aim to restrict early and build pressure, but chasing high scores here has historically been easier.
Head-To-Head Records
| Total matches | 15 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 8 |
| West Indies Won | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable Predicted XI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.
West Indies
Shai Hope (wk), Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Brandon King, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph.
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